Did The Salchipapa House pass its last health inspection?

The Salchipapa House at 3725 W Chicago Ave was inspected on May 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".

What violations were cited at The Salchipapa House?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT MAIN PREP LINE GRILL COOKING AREA WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY PREPPING/COOKING FOODS DURING THIS IN

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

The Salchipapa House

3725 W Chicago Ave, Chicago 60651 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

May 6, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 6, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT MAIN PREP LINE GRILL COOKING AREA WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY PREPPING/COOKING FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDPAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT MAIN PREP LINE GRILL AREA AND AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY PREPPING/COOKING FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANGING SYSTEM TO PROPERLY STORE WET MOPS AT REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
#60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2611875 DATED:02/06/2025 #57---2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S) POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 6, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 17, 2024	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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The Salchipapa House — questions

Did The Salchipapa House pass its last health inspection?: The Salchipapa House at 3725 W Chicago Ave was inspected on May 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".
What violations were cited at The Salchipapa House?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT MAIN PREP LINE GRILL COOKING AREA WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY PREPPING/COOKING FOODS DURING THIS IN
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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